It was a bunch of smaller things piling up: a few containers slowing down, Plex taking much longer to refresh, and a general ...

I've always been a big proponent of using NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices for dedicated file and media storage and backup. They are a low-power, low-cost alternative to a dedicated PC server, ...

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We’ve just posted a new article here at HotHardware in which we evaluate the build quality, advanced features, and performance of the Synology Cube Station CS407. This do-it-yourself NAS device and ...

Self-hosting your data and services with Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a great way to free yourself from the spiraling costs and tangled web of subscription fees. Whether you’re simply looking to ...

Also looked at NAS systems such as Synology and Terramaster but I find them expensive. So I'm thinking of building my own NAS/Server. The idea is to get an old desktop, intall FreeNAS or Unraid, place ...

If you made a 4TB stripe, if either drive fails, you lose that VDEV. And you only have two other drives, so you can't really do anything other than mirror them - hence my suggestion. Remember that ...

What if managing your growing collection of digital files, photos, videos, work documents, and backups, didn’t feel like such a juggling act? Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone looking for a ...

Modern video surveillance systems with video recording capabilities can an be an expensive proposition, especially if you contract out installation and service. However, the combination of a ...

Over the past few years, video surveillance has become increasingly popular in homes and businesses, and the reason for this is simple. Years ago, installing a video surveillance system typically ...